Tuesday, July 21, 2009

The hiker who died yesterday in RockyMountain National Park has been identified as Maynard Brandsma, 61, ofDurango.Brandsma died from an apparent heart attack near the summit of LongsPeak on Monday morning. The BoulderCounty coroner will conduct an autopsy today to determine an official causeof death.Brandsma was hiking with a family member when he fell ill in theHomestretch area of 14,259-foot Longs Peak.

July is a month of cycling bliss. The weather is perfect forlong rides and, for much of the month, the world’s best riders battle for theyellow jersey in the Tour deFrance.July is also a big month for beer; good beer, to be exact. Thismonth, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg officially proclaimed July to be Good Beer Monthin New York City. Approved good beer bars will get a Good Beer Seal.As a partof the month of good beer cheer, bar owners are encouraging patrons to Bike to the Bars, where they can enjoyartisanal beers, in moderation, of course.